Everyday Beans Podcast - Mostly About Coffee and Other Stuff

Send us a textIn this episode, I dive deep into one of the most overlooked aspects of brewing great coffee: ratios, or as I like to call it, strength level. I share my personal journey from brewing at a 1:10 ratio (pretty strong, mainly to satisfy my wife's preference for bold coffee) to discovering that different roast levels demand completely different approaches. I talk about how my palate evolved as I moved from 1:10 to 1:11, then 1:12, 1:13, and eventually settling around 1:15 as my general sweet spot. But here's where it gets interesting—I explain why I now brew dark roasts at 1:16-1:17 to open up their balance and sweetness, medium roasts at 1:15 for optimal clarity, and light roasts anywhere from 1:13-1:14 or even pushing to 1:17-1:18 with higher extraction to bring out complexity and acidity.By listening to this episode, you'll learn how to identify your own ideal brew ratio through intentional experimentation and pattern recognition. I share practical guidance on testing different ratios to understand what you actually like in your coffee, rather than blindly following what others recommend. You'll discover why the ratio you choose is half the battle in conquering any coffee, and how finding your personal preference creates a repeatable system that lets you truly enjoy coffee for what it is. Whether you're drinking light, medium, or dark roast, this episode will help you understand why your ratio matters and how to dial it in for maximum enjoyment.Support the showFor good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

Send us a textIn this episode, I open up about my current relationship with coffee and what drives my brewing choices every single day. I confess that I'm a pour-over person through and through, with a strong preference for medium to dark roasts—especially darker roasts that deliver both sweetness and acidity in balance. I share my struggles with light roasts, my evolving palate that's making even medium roasts taste too acidic, and why I'm gravitating toward African coffees and certain Colombians. I also reveal my frustrations with fruit-forward profiles that lack natural sweetness and explain why clarity isn't always the holy grail it's made out to be.By listening to this episode, you'll gain insight into how personal preferences shape our coffee experiences and why understanding your own palate matters more than following trends. I also introduce an upcoming challenge that will push me outside my comfort zone—attempting to master any coffee in just two to three trials instead of fifteen. This journey is about appreciation, growth, and questioning whether we're chasing the right things in our cups.Support the showFor good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

Send us a textIn this episode, I dive deep into the Hario Pegasus Dripper and share my honest thoughts on whether it deserves a spot in your coffee brewing arsenal. I walk through my hands-on experience with this size 2 dripper, examining everything from its groove pattern design to its filter compatibility issues. I discuss the peculiar two-hole drainage system that bothers me, the awkward fit of Hario's own filters, and how it compares directly to the classic Hario V60 that many of you already own.By listening to this episode, you'll learn exactly why I believe the Hario Pegasus falls short compared to other pour-over options on the market, and more importantly, what you should invest in instead. I explain the importance of versatility in coffee brewing equipment, why paper filter options matter more than you think, and how to make smarter decisions about adding new gear to your setup. Whether you're considering buying the Pegasus or just curious about pour-over dripper design, I give you the practical insights you need to brew consistently great coffee without wasting money on limiting equipment.Support the showFor good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

Send us a textI recently started questioning whether mastering coffee in a year is even possible, but I've decided to push forward with this ambitious challenge anyway. In this episode, I open up about my goal to reach a level where I can grab any bag of coffee—light, medium, or dark roast, washed, natural, or anaerobic—and nail the perfect brew within two or three tries. I'm talking about understanding water chemistry, exploring the science behind cold brew, testing the limits of AeroPress, trusting my palate over refractometers, and diving deep into questions that most coffee enthusiasts gloss over.But this isn't just about technical mastery. I'm documenting my struggles, victories, and aha moments throughout this journey because I want to share what truly works—not just for me, but for you too. I'll be challenging conventional wisdom, questioning why we follow certain brewing methods, and pushing past my comfort zone to extract the absolute best from every cup of coffee. You'll learn about my approach to deliberate experimentation, how I'm simplifying my setup to focus on the coffee itself rather than gear accumulation, and why I believe slowing down and staying present with each brew is the key to real improvement. This is about going deeper than surface-level knowledge and discovering what mastery really means in the world of coffee.Support the showFor good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans

Send us a textIn this episode, I dive deep into a brewing experiment that challenged my coffee preferences and taught me valuable lessons about knowing what you truly enjoy. I challenged myself to brew a medium roast coffee at 200 degrees Fahrenheit using a 1:17 ratio, pushing the boundaries of my usual brewing comfort zone. Through this experiment, I discovered that this weak brewing ratio simply doesn't work for my palate - it tastes like tea rather than the robust coffee experience I crave.I share my honest thoughts about how the 1:17 ratio creates a muddy, unclear cup that lacks the personality and character I've come to love in coffee. I explain why I prefer the 1:15 ratio, which delivers the perfect balance of heaviness and clarity that allows me to actually taste what I'm drinking. By listening to this episode, you'll learn the importance of understanding your own coffee preferences rather than following what others say you should like, and how experimenting with different brewing parameters can help you discover your personal coffee sweet spot.Support the showFor good tasty coffee, check us out at: everydaybeans.comFor tips, tricks and still trying to figure it out: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-beans